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I love when people get impressed by my work, and say stuff like they can't believe one person did all this.
As a high school dropout that got in trouble a lot, it took me being under house arrest for trafficking marijuana (I was innocent) for me to get my life back on track. Going to jail and that whole experience made me rethink everything, and I learned how to code so I wasn't so bored.
That was in 2010.
It wasn't until 2025 that this became my full time job, thanks to you ❤️
@dansup is this an early photo of you? 🤣
@skribe That is how I tried to portray myself, but in reality I was balling my eyes out (and also there was a new fringe episode I missed bcuz jail), and the police thought it was an act and I was actually the boss
The trial took a year, I knew I couldn't say anything, and once me and my buddy went to trial and his bosses saw the crown disclosure, they knew I never ratted him out, it was his roommate
Thats when I became a hermit, the gang and police knew everything about me, it was kinda scary
I hated going to school, would often skip classes and convince my friends to just hang out.
I was also struggling with my sexuality and always felt the need to impress my friends doing stupid things, so I ended up in a career I hated dreaming of being able to write code as a job one day while I swept floors.
And now, I'm living my dream! Never give up, you can do anything you desire if you really believe in yourself.
Not only did the fediverse help me accept myself, and come out as gay, but you all helped me become a better person and I strive to continue on this path!
I know I made some mistakes I regret, but I love this community and what we're building together.
That lost 13 year old boy who secretly listened to "Spread your wings" by Queen on his RCA Lyra MP3 player finally did ❤️
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I used to be so nervous that people would find out about my criminal record, but now weed is legal and I was just the driver, the charges were dropped but that whole lifestyle and path I was on was really eye opening.
I wanted to be so tuff and gangsta at that age, and when I got a taste for that, I realized that it wasn't the path I was meant to be on.
People can change, and grow. I'm proof ❤️